Finland draw hope from past heroics ahead of Belgium clash
Coach Markku Kanerva says a draw will probably be enough to qualify for the Euro 2020 knockouts
20 June 2021 - 17:23
St Petersburg — Finland face a daunting challenge against the world’s highest-ranked team Belgium to qualify for the Euro 2020 knockouts in their maiden tournament, but coach Markku Kanerva is taking inspiration from his side’s ability to surprise the top nations.
“A draw will probably be enough to qualify,” he said of the final Group B game in St Petersburg on Monday for Finland, who sit on three points after an opening win against Denmark...
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